With $17.5 million in previews, «Toy Story 5» had the best box office start of 2026
According to some estimates, «Toy Story 5» had the best preview screenings of the year on Thursday and made $17.5 million at the box office. Additionally, the movie is predicted to make up to $175 million on its own this weekend.
Key Facts: The $17.5 million garnered on Thursday is the second-highest opening weekend ever for an animated film, only surpassed by «Incredibles 2,» which made $18.5 million in 2018. It also represents the best preview screening performance in the history of the «Toy Story» franchise.
Deadline and Variety predict that «Toy Story 5» will make between $140 million and $175 million this weekend. The new film is expected to eclipse the $120 million opening weekend gross of «Toy Story 4,» according to Variety.
